2023 Teen Volunteer Opportunities

Calling 6th-12th graders interested in a mitzvah!

Earn community service hours with your friends and “do good” in our community through in-person and remote volunteerism!

*ALL QUESTIONS MUST BE ANSWERED IN ORDER FOR REGISTRATION TO BE COMPLETE

Participant Information

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Address

County

Date of Birth

Gender (not required to answer)

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School

High School Graduation Year

Are you involved in a Jewish organization or synagogue?

Parent/Guardian Information

Parent/Guardian #1

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Parent/Guardian #2

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Project Descriptions

Select your Activity

PJ Library Hamentaschen Bake 3/12 [6 remaining]
Prepare ingredients and help small children make and shape hamentaschen.
VIRTUAL: Update a Resource Directory on 3/8
Update a resource directory to help people experiencing homelessness.
VIRTUAL: Help build a Food Resource on 3/16
Help build a comprehensive collection of food resources to help those facing food insecurity.
Religious Book Burial on 3/19 [10 remaining]
Help with the burial of sacred Jewish books and texts.
Mitzvah Day: Basketball on 3/19 [Sold Out]
Supervise youngsters playing basketball for this activity, which raises money for charity.
Mitzvah Day: Cookies for a Cause on 3/19 [12 remaining]
Make and decorate cookies for those in need.
Mitzvah Day: Spring bags for the elderly on 3/19 [15 remaining]
Create and decorate bags for local elderly.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8

Update Resource Directory: There is a free mobile and web app that empowers people experiencing resource insecurity to find and connect to free programs providing food, shelter, healthcare, legal aid, crisis support, hygiene facilities and more. Use your internet searching talents to ensure the app has the most updated information. Training will be provided!

Register: Volunteer | Repair the World (werepair.org)
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM

SUNDAY, MARCH 12

Hamentaschen Bake: Join us at a PJ Library event for little ones! We will prepare ingredients and help small children to mix and shape their dough into hamentaschen. Although this event takes place after Purim (to avoid scheduling conflicts), it helps children to connect and learn more about the holiday. Small children look up to teens and your participation would make this event extra special!

Location: The Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County, 310 Mounts Corner Drive, Freehold (2nd floor)
Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

THURSDAY, MARCH 16

Food Resources Data Verification: During the pandemic, countless families faced unprecedented circumstances that caused limited access to basic needs like food and shelter. Help build the most comprehensive collection of food resources in the country. Volunteers will research and make calls to ensure the database is updated. This will help the national USDA Hunger Hotline connect those in need with resources. Training provided!

Register: Volunteer | Repair the World (werepair.org)
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM

SUNDAY, MARCH 19

Mitzvah Day: Teens needed to help with the following projects throughout the morning:

Basketball Games: Volunteers needed to help run basketball-style games that raise money for charity.

Spring Bags: Make snack bags to be delivered to seniors at assisted living centers.

Cookies for a Cause: Make and decorate cookies to donate to families in need. Please consider bringing one of the following kosher (and nut-free) items: sprinkles, mini chocolate chips, decorating pens

Location: Temple Beth Shalom, 108 Freehold Road, Manalapan
Time: 9:00 AM- 11:30 AM

SUNDAY, MARCH 19

Religious Book Burial: Jewish texts and prayerbooks containing G-d's name are considered holy and must be disposed of with care and respect. Join us as we help to transport items from cars to the burial site and bury the items.

Location: Carteret Hebrew Fraternity Cemetery, Corner of New Brunswick & Oregon Aves, Fords
Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Waiver

A signed waiver is required to complete registration

To be completed by the Parent/Legal Guardian of Participant, including any Participant who has attained the age of 18 years of age prior to the commencement of volunteer service if such Participant is a Dependent of such Parent/Legal Guardian:

I hereby give permission for my child, to volunteer in the heart of NJ. While I understand that Jewish Federation in the Heart of NJ strives to maintain a safe environment for its participants, I also understand that there are inherent risks in some of the activities with which my child may be involved.

Accordingly, I agree that the Jewish Federation in the Heart of NJ shall not be legally responsible for my child’s personal health, or any injury of any kind, and I release the Jewish Federation in the Heart of NJ , its partnering agencies, and the staff of any of these organizations from any liability to me or any member of my family, or my property arising from or in connection with volunteering. I also assume the responsibility to inform the Jewish Federation in the Heart of NJ prior to the event if my child has any specific medical needs. In the event there is a claim against Jewish Federation in the Heart of NJ as a result of any of my /my child's conduct, I agree to indemnify and hold Jewish Federation in the Heart of NJ harmless from such claim.

I grant Jewish Federation in the Heart of NJ permission to take photographs and video of my child and my property in connection with the above-identified event(s). I agree that the Federation may use such photographs and video of my child with or without their name and for any lawful purpose, including for example purposes such as publicity, illustration, advertising, and web content.

I have read and understand the above.

I, the undersigned, agree to the terms above.